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Alert 16-02: A Reminder About National Motor Freight Classification Standards for Steel Drums

August 09, 2016
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, DOT, National Motor Freight Classification, NMFTA, shipping
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Background Although steel drums are among the most robust packaging manufactured in the United States, occasionally damage occurs during shipment. This can be prevalent among steel drums that are not manufactured in acco
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Alert 16-01: Update on Suspension of Provisions in FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations

January 28, 2016
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, FMCSA, Hours of Service, trucking
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For Updated Information, please see Alert 20-01: FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations Changes. —————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Background ISDI Alert 14-03 outlined changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS
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Alert 15-03: Considerations When Stacking Steel Drums

October 21, 2015
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, NFPA 30, stacking
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Steel drums are the most widely used type of industrial packaging in the world and are manufactured with consistent strength and durability. Their standardized design and resistance to extreme temperature and humidity co
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Alert 15-02: Clarifying PHMSA’s Return Shipping Exception for Steel Drums

January 29, 2015
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, filling, PHMSA, trucking
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— When steel drums are emptied after use, a residue of the lading may remain in the drum. After emptying the contents, steel drums typically are returned for recycling, remanufacturing or reconditioning. Questions often ar
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Alert 15-01: Update on Suspension of Provisions in FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations

January 15, 2015
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, FMCSA, Hours of Service, trucking
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For Updated Information, please see Alert 20-01: FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations Changes. —————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Background ISDI Alert 14-03 outlined changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS
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Alert 14-16: Testing Procedures for Steel Drums

March 07, 2014
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, DOT, UN Identification
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— On Feb. 28, 2014, the Industrial Steel Drum Institute (ISDI) and the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) announced the publication of a Steel Drum Testing guide. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) r
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Alert 14-03: Update on the Impact and Challenges Brought About by the FMCSA Hours of Service Changes

January 13, 2014
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, FMCSA, Hours of Service, trucking
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For Updated Information, please see Alert 20-01: FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations Changes. —————————————— Download a copy of this alert > ————————&#
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Alert 14-13: Guidelines for U.S. Department of Transportation Closure Instructions – Manufacturer’s and Shipper’s Responsibilities

January 09, 2014
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, closure/assembly, DOT, hazard class
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— A critical component of safely shipping hazardous ma
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Alert 14-10: A Manufacturer’s “M” Number or Symbol

January 08, 2014
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, DOT, hazard class, M number, markings, PHMSA
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administ
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Alert 14-09: U.S. Department of Transportation and United Nations Performance Marks for Steel Drums

January 08, 2014
by Clear Strategy Partners Developer
49 CFR, DOT, hazard class, markings, Safety Data Sheet, UN Identification
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—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Since the inception of performance-based packaging s
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